72025 - Supervisors, mail and message distribution occupations
Broad Occupation Category
7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations
TEER
2
Major Group
72 – Technical trades and transportation officers and controllers
Sub-major Group
720 – Technical trades contractors and supervisors
Main Duties
Supervisors in mail and message distribution perform some or all of the following duties:
- Supervise, coordinate, and schedule the activities of letter carriers, delivery drivers, and mail sorting staff
- Establish operational methods to meet delivery schedules and coordinate with logistics, maintenance, and HR departments
- Resolve delivery and sorting issues to improve efficiency and service performance
- Train staff in safety procedures and the operation of automated sorting systems and EV delivery fleets
- Prepare work progress and production reports and recommend hiring, promotions, and training actions
- Oversee last-mile delivery operations and distribution logistics
- Manage AI-driven route optimization and logistics management systems
- Ensure compliance with corporate standards and national safety regulations
Employment Requirements
These are the typical employment requirements and benefits associated with this occupation in Canada:
- Completion of secondary school is typically required
- Several years of experience as a letter carrier, courier, or mail sorter are required
- Strong understanding of logistics operations and distribution systems is essential
- Proficiency in Logistics Management Systems (LMS), route-mapping tools, and workforce scheduling software is required
- Ability to manage high-volume operations and delivery timelines efficiently
- Leadership and coordination skills are necessary to manage distribution teams
Mail Distribution Supervisors Salary Prospects
Community/Area
Low ($/hour)
Median ($/hour)
High ($/hour)
Community/AreaCanada
Low ($/hour)21.50
Median ($/hour)34.00
High ($/hour)49.00
Community/AreaBritish Columbia
Low ($/hour)25.00
Median ($/hour)39.00
High ($/hour)51.00
Community/AreaAlberta
Low ($/hour)24.00
Median ($/hour)36.00
High ($/hour)48.50
Community/AreaOntario
Low ($/hour)22.00
Median ($/hour)34.00
High ($/hour)47.00
Community/AreaQuebec
Low ($/hour)20.00
Median ($/hour)31.00
High ($/hour)45.00
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